Terms of Reference - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation
Terms of Reference - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation
Terms of Reference - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation
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5.7. Greenhouse gas emissions5.7.1. Description <strong>of</strong> environmental situationProvide an inventory <strong>of</strong> projected annual emissions for each relevant greenhouse gas,with total emissions expressed in ‘CO 2 equivalent’ terms for the following categories:• Scope 1 emissions—means direct emissions <strong>of</strong> greenhouse gases from sourceswithin the boundary <strong>of</strong> the facility and as a result <strong>of</strong> the facility’s activities• Scope 2 emissions—means emissions <strong>of</strong> greenhouse gases from the production <strong>of</strong>electricity, heat or steam that the facility will consume, but that are physicallyproduced by another facilityBriefly describe method(s) by which estimates were made.Use the Australian Government Department <strong>of</strong> Climate Change and EnergyEfficiency’s National Greenhouse Accounts (NGA) Factors (Commonwealth <strong>of</strong>Australia 2010a) as a reference source for emission estimates, supplemented by othersources where practicable and appropriate. As a requirement <strong>of</strong> the NGA factors,estimates should include the loss <strong>of</strong> carbon sink capacity <strong>of</strong> vegetation due to clearingand impoundment.5.7.2. Potential impacts and mitigation measuresDiscuss the potential for greenhouse gas abatement measures, including:• the proposed measures (alternatives and preferred) to avoid and/or minimise directgreenhouse gas emissions• how the preferred measures minimise emissions and achieve energy efficiency• any opportunities to further <strong>of</strong>fset greenhouse gas emissions through indirectmeans, including sequestration and carbon trading.5.8. Noise and vibration5.8.1. Description <strong>of</strong> environmental valuesDescribe the existing noise and vibration environment that may be affected by theproject in the context <strong>of</strong> the environmental values defined by the EnvironmentalProtection (Noise) Policy 2008 (EPP (Noise)).Refer to:• Noise Measurement Manual (Environmental Protection Agency 2000)• Guideline Noise and Vibration from Blasting (Environmental Protection Agency2006)• Guideline: Planning for Noise Control (Environmental Protection Agency 2004).Identify sensitive noise receptors (including temporary workforce accommodation)adjacent to all project components and estimate typical background noise and vibrationlevels based on surveys at representative sites.Discuss the potential sensitivity <strong>of</strong> such receptors and nominate performance indicatorsand standards.Contents <strong>of</strong> the EISDudgeon Point Coal Terminals Project<strong>Terms</strong> <strong>of</strong> reference for an environmental impact statement- 49 -